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What if the path to stronger school communities started with fewer phones and more conversation? In this episode, Kirsten and Matthew sit down with Nicholas Bradford, founder of the National Center for Restorative Justice, to explore how connection, belonging, and accountability can transform learning spaces. Nicholas shares candid insights on the impact of cell phones in schools, why a bell-to-bell phone-free policy might matter more than we think, and how restorative practices help students—and adults—navigate conflict, responsibility, and growth. Together, they unpack what it means to slow down, listen, and build classrooms that reflect the compassionate, community-minded world we want our students to inherit.
To connect with Nicholas and the National Center for Restorative Justice:
LinkedIN- Nicholas Bradford https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfordnicholas/ National Center for Restorative Justice https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalcenterforrestorativejustice/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/4RestorativeJustice https://www.nationalcenterforrestorativejustice.com/
Instagram @ncforrj
Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu or on Bluesky @thebulldogedu.bsky.social
You can also find us via our website: https://thebulldogedu.org/
You can also follow Matt on Instagram @Matthewccaston and BlueSky @MattCaston.bsky.social
and Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson or on Bluesky @teachkiwi.bsky.social
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By Kirsten Wilson and Matthew Caston4.3
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What if the path to stronger school communities started with fewer phones and more conversation? In this episode, Kirsten and Matthew sit down with Nicholas Bradford, founder of the National Center for Restorative Justice, to explore how connection, belonging, and accountability can transform learning spaces. Nicholas shares candid insights on the impact of cell phones in schools, why a bell-to-bell phone-free policy might matter more than we think, and how restorative practices help students—and adults—navigate conflict, responsibility, and growth. Together, they unpack what it means to slow down, listen, and build classrooms that reflect the compassionate, community-minded world we want our students to inherit.
To connect with Nicholas and the National Center for Restorative Justice:
LinkedIN- Nicholas Bradford https://www.linkedin.com/in/bradfordnicholas/ National Center for Restorative Justice https://www.linkedin.com/company/nationalcenterforrestorativejustice/
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/4RestorativeJustice https://www.nationalcenterforrestorativejustice.com/
Instagram @ncforrj
Listeners please share your thoughts and ideas with us on our social media accounts on X, Instagram or Facebook @thebulldogedu or on Bluesky @thebulldogedu.bsky.social
You can also find us via our website: https://thebulldogedu.org/
You can also follow Matt on Instagram @Matthewccaston and BlueSky @MattCaston.bsky.social
and Kirsten on Instagram or X @teachkiwi, or Facebook or LinkedIN as Kirsten Wilson or on Bluesky @teachkiwi.bsky.social
Please subscribe to The Bulldog Educator to continue listening on your favorite podcast platform.